Monument record MDO46029 - Post medieval chalk pits, Charlton Down, Spetisbury
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Summary
Three hollows are visible as cropmarks and low earthworks on aerial photographs and lidar imagery on Charlton Down, Spetisbury. They range from 15m to 20m across and are considered likely to be a post medieval chalk pits: the northern of the three has an outer ring of spoil. They were digitally plotted during the Dorset Middle Stour Catchment AI&M Project.
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Full Description
Three hollows are visible as cropmarks and low earthworks on aerial photographs and lidar imagery on Charlton Down, Spetisbury <1-2>. They range from 15m to 20m across and are considered likely to be a post medieval chalk pits: the northern of the three has an outer ring of spoil. They were digitally plotted during the Dorset Middle Stour Catchment AI&M Project.
<1> Environment Agency, 16-NOV-2021, LIDAR Environment Agency DTM (Aerial Photograph). SDO18034.
<2> National Monuments Record, 27-AUG-1998, NMR 18131/01 (Aerial Photograph). SDO19615.
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 8773 0099 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST80SE |
| Civil Parish | Spetisbury; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Mar 25 2023 7:48PM
